Philadelphia 76ers Cap Space

[Smitty731]

Updated 3/16 with updated number for Andrei Kirilenko buyout.

Current Cap Space: $6,141,945.00
Maximum Cap Space: $6,141,945.00 (if all options/guarantees were not picked up, all FAs renounced, no draft picks were to be signed this season, and all Exceptions were renounced)
Luxury Tax Space: $19,359,394.00
Tax Apron Space: $23,359,394.00
2015-2016 Maximum Cap Space: $36,878,408.00

How I got there:

Guaranteed Contracts (15): Furkan Aldemir, Isaiah Canaan, Robert Covington, Joel Embiid, Jerami Grant, Luc Richard Mbah a Moute, Nerlens Noel, Jason Richardson, Glenn Robinson III, Thomas Robinson, Jakarr Sampson, Henry Sims, Ishmael Smith, Hollis Thompson, Tony Wroten

Partial/Non-Guaranteed Contracts Kept to date (0): None

Carried Money (24): Jared Cunningham ($398,400.00), Larry Drew II 1 ($29,843.00), Larry Drew II 2 ($29,843.00), Tim Frazier 1 ($29,843.00), Tim Frazier 2 ($29,843.00), Drew Gordon 1 ($40,000.00), Drew Gordon 2 ($83,561.00), Jorge Gutierrez ($230,536.00), Pierre Jackson ($400,000.00), Christapher Johnson ($113,059.00), Andrei Kirilenko ($2.328,365.00), Malcolm Lee 1 ($50,000.00), Malcolm Lee 2 ($48,454.00), Eric Maynor ($2,106,720.00), JaVale McGee ($11,250,000.00), Travis Outlaw ($3,000,000.00), Ronald Roberts 1 ($35,000.00), Ronald Roberts 2 ($14,922.00), Marquis Teague ($1,120,920.00), Malcolm Thomas 1 ($474,802.00), Malcolm Thomas 2 ($635,827.00), Ronny Turiaf ($1,500,000.00), Jarvis Vanardo ($75,000.00), Elliot Williams ($11,542.00)

FA Cap Holds (2): Charles Jenkins, Byron Mullens

Draft Pick Holds (0): (Dario Saric removed due to signing outside NBA)

Current Exceptions: Room Exception at $2,732,000.00. No BAE due to being under the Cap. No TPEs.

[the_process]

Maximum Cap Space: $42,276,379.00 (if all options were not picked up and all FAs renounced and no draft picks were to be signed this season)
Projected "Real" Cap Space: $25,814,122.00

How I got there:

Guaranteed Contracts (7): Michael Carter-Williams, Arnett Moultrie, Byron Mullens (assumes he opts in), Nerlens Noel, Jason Richardson (assumes he opts in), Tony Wroten, Thaddeus Young

Non-Guaranteed Contracts Kept (7): James Anderson, Brandon Davies, Henry Sims, Hollis Thompson, Jarvis Vanardo, Casper Ware, Elliott Williams

Restricted FAs given Qualifying Offers (0): None

FA Cap Holds (0): None

FAs Renounced/Waived (1): Adonis Thomas

Draft Pick Holds (2): Pick #2 at $4,108,800.00 and Pick #10 at $1,998,200.00

Expected Exceptions: Room Exception at $2,732,000.00. BAE at $2,077,000.00.

Line of Thinking:
Ummm, yeah. Wow. When half your roster is on non-guaranteed contracts, you have more than enough flexibility to do whatever you want cap-wise. I think they’ll keep all the non-guaranteed contract guys, until a point where they can’t. Whether that is needed for roster spots for free agents or sorting things out at training camp. Every single guy is also under 1 million on the cap of that group. Richardson opting in is my second biggest lock behind Stoudemire opting in. He’d never get that money elsewhere at this point. I doubt he even plays again. He may just be bought out at some point. Much like the Magic, really interested in seeing what this team does in the offseason. Two draft picks, plenty of space, and tradeable assets makes for a really interesting offseason.

Money wise, I think this is spot on. Roster wise, I expect the Sixers to buy out JRich and Moultrie if they can't move them in the offseason and Mullens too if he opts in. Although Mullens is the greatest tank commander of all time and they will be effectively tanking again next year... also Thad is most likely moved in the offseason and half the unguaranteed guys will be gone as well. Completely different roster next year I believe.

[HornetJail]

J-Rich is expiring in 2015, right? I would definitely trade Gary Neal, who apparently thinks he's still supposed to be commanding a tank, for J-Rich.

[Smitty731]

Updated OP on 6/2.

[HartfordWhalers]

Updated OP on 6/2.

You have the Sixers keeping 16 players (14 and the 2 1st round cap holds) before their 5 second rounders.

[Smitty731]

Updated OP on 6/2.

You have the Sixers keeping 16 players (14 and the 2 1st round cap holds) before their 5 second rounders.

This is correct. I think they will take that whole crew to camp and let them all fight it out. Eventually someone will go, but at this point I'm not sure who. So, I think they start the offseason with all of them. If I had to guess, I would pick Thomas to not get a QO at least to start and then a couple of the guards to be waived that are on non-guaranteed contracts.

I'll trust as a 76ers fan, you probably have better ideas than I do. I'm kind of at a loss with this group. So many options to pick from.

[HartfordWhalers]

Updated OP on 6/2.

You have the Sixers keeping 16 players (14 and the 2 1st round cap holds) before their 5 second rounders.

This is correct. I think they will take that whole crew to camp and let them all fight it out. Eventually someone will go, but at this point I'm not sure who. So, I think they start the offseason with all of them. If I had to guess, I would pick Thomas to not get a QO at least to start and then a couple of the guards to be waived that are on non-guaranteed contracts.

I'll trust as a 76ers fan, you probably have better ideas than I do. I'm kind of at a loss with this group. So many options to pick from.

Well, I think they probably get involved in taking salary for trades. But overall it looks right, and as long as they don't sign a bunch of second rounders they should be able to stay under 20 going into camp. Still might need to cut some of them before then even, but the safe assumption is how you have it.

[Smitty731]

Updated OP on 6/13 to include Jason Richardson exercising his Player Option for 2014-2015.

[HartfordWhalers]

Updated 6/23 to fix Current Cap Space and Projected "Real" Cap Space

Current Cap Space: $24,449,638.00
Maximum Cap Space: $36,107,590.00 (if all options/guarantees were not picked up, all FAs renounced, no draft picks were to be signed this season, and all Exceptions were renounced)
Projected "Real" Cap Space: $25,141,740.00
Tax Room: $41,321,357.00

How I got there:

Guaranteed Contracts (7): Michael Carter-Williams, Arnett Moultrie, Byron Mullens (assumes he opts in), Nerlens Noel, Jason Richardson, Tony Wroten, Thaddeus Young

Non-Guaranteed Contracts Kept (7): James Anderson, Brandon Davies, Henry Sims, Hollis Thompson, Jarvis Vanardo, Casper Ware, Elliot Williams

Restricted FAs given Qualifying Offers (1): Adonis Thomas

FA Cap Holds (0): None

FAs Renounced/Players Waived (0): None

Draft Pick Holds (2): #3 at $3,689,700.00 , #10 at $1,998,200.00

Expected Exceptions (based on my “real” space projection, subject to change): MLE Room Exception at $2,732,000.00. No BAE due to projection of being under the Cap. No TPEs.

Line of Thinking:
Holy cow that is a lot of non/partially guaranteed contracts! I know my total keeps them right at the roster limit of 15, but I don’t see any reason for them to let any of these guys go. Bring them to camp, along with the two rookies, and let them sort it out. If they want to add a name free agent, they can release a guy (or two or three or four) then. I think Mullens opts in because he probably won’t get more on the market. Richardson is a lock to opt in. This is likely his final NBA paycheck.

The 76ers can do whatever they want roster and salary wise. They have the most space by far. They can accelerate the rebuild and bring in some guys to help win now. Or they can continue the slow rebuild, accept “bad” contracts from other teams to gain further assets for the future. Either way, having options is never a bad thing, and the 76ers have plenty.

Take off BJ Mullens (didn't opt in), and the cap hit of #10. #10 was traded for #12, and #12 has a contract to play in Europe and no intention to come over, so Philly can get that cap hold waived. Frees up 3m before min holds.

[Smitty731]

Take off BJ Mullens (didn't opt in), and the cap hit of #10. #10 was traded for #12, and #12 has a contract to play in Europe and no intention to come over, so Philly can get that cap hold waived. Frees up 3m before min holds.

We are on the same page! I just finished my latest round of updates. I'll catch both of those in the next update.

[Smitty731]

Updated OP on 6/27 to reflect Draft moves.

[slicedbread2]

Philadelphia is looking good cap wise with flexibility.

I'd consider using some of the non-guaranteed deals of the players they have no intention on keeping and use them in trades that could net picks or solid prospects.

To me, they did all right in the draft and if all works out, they will be dangerous in 3 years.

[Smitty731]

Updated OP on 7/2 to reflect current standing.

[HartfordWhalers]

Updated OP on 7/2 to reflect current standing.

Draft Pick Holds (2): Joel Embiid, Dario Saric

Would definitely remove Saric's hold, as he is under a contract with no buyout abroad.

[Smitty731]

Updated OP on 7/2 to reflect current standing.

Draft Pick Holds (2): Joel Embiid, Dario Saric

Would definitely remove Saric's hold, as he is under a contract with no buyout abroad.

If what I have read is correct, he hasn't officially signed his deal yet overseas. Once that happens, he'll come off. Trying to keep things to facts for the time being. Confusing enough as it is!

[HartfordWhalers]

Updated OP on 7/2 to reflect current standing.

Draft Pick Holds (2): Joel Embiid, Dario Saric

Would definitely remove Saric's hold, as he is under a contract with no buyout abroad.

If what I have read is correct, he hasn't officially signed his deal yet overseas. Once that happens, he'll come off. Trying to keep things to facts for the time being. Confusing enough as it is!

He officially signed the 24th, agreeing to it on the 23rd. Club's website release of it:
https://www.anadoluefessporkulubu.org/e ... ario-saric

{Totally unrelated: They signed Nenad!}

[Smitty731]

Would definitely remove Saric's hold, as he is under a contract with no buyout abroad.

If what I have read is correct, he hasn't officially signed his deal yet overseas. Once that happens, he'll come off. Trying to keep things to facts for the time being. Confusing enough as it is!

He officially signed the 24th, agreeing to it on the 23rd. Club's website release of it:
https://www.anadoluefessporkulubu.org/e ... ario-saric

{Totally unrelated: They signed Nenad!}

I fully expected to see a link where it was all in Turkish. I was ready to put you to work for other reasons I'll catch it in the next round of updates. As an aside, don't greedy with the extra 1.8 million on top of the 25.8 you already have in space! Maybe you can take on another contract with 4 or 5 2nd rounders with that space!

[HartfordWhalers]

If what I have read is correct, he hasn't officially signed his deal yet overseas. Once that happens, he'll come off. Trying to keep things to facts for the time being. Confusing enough as it is!

He officially signed the 24th, agreeing to it on the 23rd. Club's website release of it:
https://www.anadoluefessporkulubu.org/e ... ario-saric

{Totally unrelated: They signed Nenad!}

I fully expected to see a link where it was all in Turkish. I was ready to put you to work for other reasons I'll catch it in the next round of updates. As an aside, don't greedy with the extra 1.8 million on top of the 25.8 you already have in space! Maybe you can take on another contract with 4 or 5 2nd rounders with that space!

At this point, I'm considering if a Boozer or (shudder) Amar'e trade is the only way to get rid of the cap space.

[Smitty731]

At this point, I'm considering if a Boozer or (shudder) Amar'e trade is the only way to get rid of the cap space.

I actually think a deal for Boozer might make some sense. He can play PF alongside Noel for the year. Someone has to play there, might as well be someone who has an idea of what they are doing. Obviously, I am assuming Young will be dealt at some point. If they could get Chicago to attach a 1st round pick to dump him, or push them to attach a youngster of some value, like Butler or Snell, I would do it from the 76ers side.

[the_process]

He officially signed the 24th, agreeing to it on the 23rd. Club's website release of it:
https://www.anadoluefessporkulubu.org/e ... ario-saric

{Totally unrelated: They signed Nenad!}

I fully expected to see a link where it was all in Turkish. I was ready to put you to work for other reasons I'll catch it in the next round of updates. As an aside, don't greedy with the extra 1.8 million on top of the 25.8 you already have in space! Maybe you can take on another contract with 4 or 5 2nd rounders with that space!

At this point, I'm considering if a Boozer or (shudder) Amar'e trade is the only way to get rid of the cap space.

Thompson, Terry, and McLemore. Rather have a long term Thompson than a one year STAT. Maybe that's just me, though. Also let's not forget Lin and Motiejunas.